COVID-19 and Foreign Aid

This book offers a critical analysis of how COVID-19 has affected the foreign aid and development system, exploring themes like political dynamics, inequality, and the evolving global order.

COVID-19 and Foreign Aid offers a critical and insightful examination of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the foreign aid and development system. The book delves into how the pandemic has challenged the relevance, legitimacy, and coherence of this system, raising important questions about its future. With contributions from leading scholars in international development, political science, and related fields, the text analyzes the shifting national and regional priorities that have emerged in response to the crisis.

Throughout the book, the authors explore various interconnected themes, including political analysis, soft power, and the legitimation crisis, as well as issues of poverty and inequality. The narrative highlights the complex relationships between politics, economics, society, and the environment, illustrating how these factors are reshaping the existing development aid framework. The authors argue that the pandemic has not only disrupted traditional aid mechanisms but has also prompted a reevaluation of the global order and the role of foreign aid within it.

This book is particularly relevant for researchers and students in health and development studies, as well as policymakers and practitioners in international aid organizations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of foreign aid in the wake of COVID-19, making it a valuable resource for those looking to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this unprecedented crisis.